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Critical Care Nurses Salary in Arkansas

Critical Care Nurses in Arkansas earn a median of $78,940 a year, −19% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Registered Nurses”.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$78,940
vs. U.S. median
−19% ($97,550)
Rank among states
47 of 51
Jobs in the state
29,400

Pay range in Arkansas

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,780; the top 10% earn over $103,660. Nationally the range is $68,940 to $137,470.

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Critical Care Nurses pay in Arkansas

How much do critical care nurses make in Arkansas?

The median is $78,940 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,780 and the top 10% earn over $103,660. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Arkansas a good state for critical care nurses?

On pay alone it ranks 47 of 51 (−19% vs. the national median of $97,550). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses